Altrincham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Altrincham
With a population of 41,548, Altrincham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Altrincham to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Altrincham
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Stamford Public House (The Firs) and Piccolino - Hale (214 Ashley Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Altrincham
How to Get to Altrincham
Plane
When flying to Altrincham, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Altrincham include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Altrincham departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Altrincham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Altrincham to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £43 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Altrincham Ashley is the busiest station in Altrincham. Another popular train station is Altrincham Navigation Road, located 0.6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Altrincham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 160 miles from Altrincham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Altrincham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Altrincham takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 80 miles.
Airlines serving Altrincham
Where to stay in popular areas of Altrincham
Most booked hotels in Altrincham
Hiring a car in Altrincham
Hiring a car in Altrincham costs £48 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Altrincham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Altrincham is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.